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Sunday, January 17, 2010

while following the main walking trail of the terraces, one would walk over walls of rocks that holds the rice paddies. i cannot imagine how strong its foundation endured two thousand years or even longer.

when we almost reached the edge of the ampitheater terraces, we were now going down to a house on top of a hill that leads to Batad's most famous waterfalls. Tappia falls.took a short rest while we were now in the other end, another great perspective of the empty terraces. climate was just good, not so hot as it was cloudy during that time. we then farther moved down and finally saw our next route.it was a steep and deep walkway that leads to a river in between hills. at first thought i said i won't push through as i was thinking how i can make it back to the top. with my camera hanged on my neck, it can swing and add to the weight down. ironwulf suggested to place the camera on my back and it worked. it was easier this time. so we went down this dangerous path. we reached the bottom area and continued our way this time walking beside the hills following the river.i learned that this particular area is very sacred to the people of Batad. before, not everyone is allowed to take this route. so it was very important that we as much as possible made a respect of the place by making unnecessary noise.made our last turn and then came the great view of the waterfalls of Batad. majestic and beautiful even from the view deck. i decided to stay in the hut while the rest took a closer look of the falls.took enough time to rest to gather enough energy for our way back. remember that steep hills down? now we have to go back up. but it was worth seeing. worth trekking down.

I think I can see how the place is sacred to the people of Batad. Water, being a source of life for them, that mighty pillar of water and the rocks surrounding it could easily be the place where the nature spirits commune with the people.

wow.. i really like this place. before 2009 ends, i had a change to go to mayawyaw and saw the other side of rice terraces. banaue is really a nice place. sayang nga lang at di ko nakita ang place na binisita nyo. ang ganga ang nice shots.

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